Kkr Buys Third Entertainment Company in Germany
Private equity group Kkr is continuing its buying spree in the German television market, on Friday acquiring its third local company with a deal for production house i&u TV, a shingle co-owned by top TV presenter Gunther Jauch.
Based in Cologne, i&u TV is best known for its light entertainment shows, many of them hosted by Jauch, the country's most-famous television presenter.
Jauch will stay on as a host for i&u-produced shows, Kkr said in a statement announcing the deal. i&u co-owner Andreas Zaik will stay on as managing director and editor-in-chief.
Kkr adds ...
Based in Cologne, i&u TV is best known for its light entertainment shows, many of them hosted by Jauch, the country's most-famous television presenter.
Jauch will stay on as a host for i&u-produced shows, Kkr said in a statement announcing the deal. i&u co-owner Andreas Zaik will stay on as managing director and editor-in-chief.
Kkr adds ...
- 3/29/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
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